Kevin Bunarjo (Indonesia)

UC Berkeley - Haas School of Business 
Major: Business Administration 
Also admitted to: UCLA, UC Davis, University of Minnesota, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

"During the past two years, Green River College made sure of one thing, that I was never the smartest in a room. In a college where brilliant minds are plenty, I was pushed not only to strive for academic excellence, but also to attain a state of humility. Even when I had the ephemeral feeling that I was the smartest in my class, my teachers and counselors would make sure to challenge me to think in ways unfamiliar to my own. There are many easily accessible extracurriculars that have developed my soft skills. To say the least, Green River College is a place that stimulated my growth as a student and also as a person."

Rachel TengChi Cheang Macau (China)

UC Berkeley 
Major: Molecular Cell Biology - Genetics 
Also admitted to: UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UIUC, UW Biochemistry department

"I came to Green River in hopes to learn more about biology and Green River surprised me with so much more. During my two years here, aside from learning about my major with motivating and engaging instructors, I made life-long friendships and gained a lot of knowledge, both in and out of the classroom. What I love about Green River is that there are lots of programs to help students succeed. Besides having tutors for different subjects, they also have work-study programs that help students gain working and leadership experience. I joined the student leadership (CLEO) program and I met a lot of students with great minds. It was inspiring working with them and they helped me broaden my horizons. I have grown so much at Green River College and I will cherish the memories that I made at Green River College."

 Joonyoung Chong (South Korea)

UCLA 
Major: Computer Science 
Also admitted to: Columbia University, UC San Diego, San Jose State University

" If I were to choose one more time, I would choose Green River College without a second thought. Green River has been the best place in my life for the last two years, and I am heartbroken to leave. I will miss the world-class International Programs advisors and staff members like Jackie, Kim, Ellen, Mim, Andaiye, Adam, Sandra, Mary, Alexa, Oksana, Bjorn, Stephanie, Tawnya, and Ross. I will miss all of my friends, and also my first love, every single day. Without them, I wouldn't have achieved what I have achieved today. Sometimes, I encountered difficulties, but I also learned important lessons—the lessons that shaped me into who I am today. I will cherish all the precious memories Green River has given me for the rest of my life."

Haidar Janabi (Sweden)

Richmond University - London 
Major: Business

 "Green River College has taught me the invaluable lesson of using critical thinking wherever I am. Whether it is in a classroom setting or outside. The professors and staff at Green River have been so welcoming and accommodating during my time here. I have made friends from all over the world which has enabled me to understand all the different cultures more profoundly. Academically, Green River has broadened my view of everything, and the classes I've taken here have gotten me ready to take the next step of my life in London, UK."

Hyeju (Heather) Son (South Korea)

University of Wisconsin-Madison 
Major: Communications 
Also admitted to: UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Irvine, University of Minnesota-twin cities

 "I never imagined receiving acceptance letters from so many universities. Whenever I saw students from Green River College transfer to highly ranked universities, I thought they had special talents. I was wrong. What they have is the support from advisors and staff in International Programs. IP helps prepare students with workshops, and university visits, and constant reminders to prepare your transfer plan. They made my vague transfer plan into a very solid plan, which helped me to finish my application on time. Also, the staff in IP office saw my potential abilities and made them a reality. The staff respects students and listens to students. This warm and encouraging environment made me into who I really am. I really appreciate all the people I have met at Green River, they made this part of my journey wonderful."

Edbert Mulia (Indonesia)

University of Washington 
Major: Business/Finance

 "Going to Green River was one of the best decisions that I’ve made in my life. Green River greatly helped me to achieve my dream, which is transferring to a top university. Clubs, communities, and faculty at Green River were awesome. The faculty were passionate and inspiring. The people at Green River are very welcoming and friendly and they made me like my new "home". Getting involved in clubs and organizations made me develop essential skills such as, leadership, time management, running effective meetings, and goal setting. I’m really going to miss Green River. Thanks to Green River, I’ve grown to become a better person that will be prepared for future obstacles."

Mamta Melwani (Singapore)

Columbia University 
Major: Economics and Language Studies

 "Green River has been my home away from home! Here at Green River, I discovered the pleasure of meeting individuals from different countries, backgrounds and cultures. As my second family, the staff members and instructors have always been a great pillar of support throughout the last two years; they are prompt to help and to care about you! Thank you Green River for the beautiful relationships that I will cherish for a life time and for making me a more confident and better individual than what I was when I began."

Kristina Therese Mattsson (Sweden)

Pacific Lutheran University 
Major: Business Management and Human Relations

 "When I first came to Green River I was only going to stay for 9 months, but I changed my mind after my first quarter due to a great experience and the willingness to learn more. Green River has helped me to gain the knowledge I needed in order to be prepared for university. After two years at Green River, where I had the opportunity to make friends with people from all over the world and help from great teachers and advisers, I now feel ready to start my new journey at the university I have dreamed about attending for so long. I could not have asked for a better start to my academic success, thank you Green River College!

So-dam Hong (South Korea)

William and Mary 

Major: International Relations 
Also admitted to: George Washington University

"I want to thank everyone I got to know at Green River College. The people who I was lucky enough to meet and get to know at Green River helped me grow and learn as a person and a student beyond my expectation. Faculty and advisers were always helpful and encouraging, giving me hope and helping me look forward to the future. Supervisors and co-workers at International Programs were the warmest people I have ever met. Last but not least, my friends here at Green River are those I am very proud of, and I hope to keep them in my life. I can for sure say that I made a great choice when I chose to come to Green River two years ago."

Ivania Livia Hartanto (Indonesia)

Cornell University 
Major: Food Science 
Also admitted to: UC Davis, Ohio State University, Univ of Wisconsin Madison

 "One and a half years ago, before I came to the States, I imagined Green River as an isolated community college in the middle of the forest, gloomy rainy days, and scary instructors. It's funny though, how my perspective changed. Studying at Green River has been a great experience! Green River not only offered a great education, but also offered a warm and welcoming community where I could grow and feel a sense of family. I'm going to miss GRCC a lot: the people, the jogging trails, the environment...everything. I would really like to thank everyone for all their advice, encouragement and support. Green River really pushed me to be the very best that I can be."

Vladimir Panfilov (Moldova)

University of Minnesota 
Major: Economics

 "Green River is not just a place or just a college; it is a vibrant community of people willing to excel in what they do. For the past 2 years, I enjoyed the diverse student body and the faculty who are dedicated and willing to offer students their best by sharing their knowledge and experience. I do not regret that I chose to study at Green River because I learned and cultivated integrity, organizational skills, independence, patience, and leadership. All these things helped me to take one more step forward in building my personality. The knowledge I gained in the classrooms helped me to get into University of Minnesota Twin Cities where I will continue my studies in economics. I will continue what I started at Green River, so in the future I can contribute in building the free and democratic society we all want to live in."

Oliver Opoku (The Netherlands)

University College Roosevelt 
Major: Economics

 "When I decided to study abroad, the first thing I worried about was the cost of studying at a 4-year university. Green River's University Transfer Program is eventually what sold me on the idea of studying abroad. It allowed me to spend two amazing years at Green River College where I experienced a diverse curriculum, small classrooms and instructors that offer personal attention to students. In addition, the university transfer program helped me organize my studies and prepare me for any university I wanted to go to. My personal advisor helped me with various difficult decisions both academic and otherwise. I've grown as a student and as person. I owe much of this amazing period in my life to Green River College."